This book is a moving, sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking account of Elder Pace's service among the African saints. It begins with his service during the terrible famine in Ethiopia in the 1980's and continues until his release from his assignment as a member of the Quorum of the Seventy assigned to the Africa West Area.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a fascinating story. It sure made me appreciate the great blessings I enjoy as a member of the church living in the United States. The first chapter is mostly quotes about the plan of the gospel, and I think, slows the book down. These would have been better placed at the end.

The book includes many of Elder Pace's talks, including his address in General Conference of April 2000. The pictures are wonderful. My favorite was the picture of Sister Pace talking to a woman who was carrying a sewing machine on her head! Now, that's ingenuous. One that missionaries, families, and those curious about the LDS church would enjoy.

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